US Bridges

State Road over Little Elk Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Mt Rocky 4020B05 · Structure no. 000000000055085

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Little Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
LocationNear Mt Rocky 4020B05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.72878, -75.9284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Little Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.